Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal in a Patient with a Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 345-350, 2019.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-916765
ABSTRACT
Central venous catheterization is a routinely performed procedure in clinical practice. While cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter is very rare, it is one of the most serious complications that can lead to fatal outcomes. In this report, we present a rare case of a cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter in a patient with a patent foramen ovale.
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Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
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2019
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